Vocabulary • Ch 3.37 - Educated • Context Clues

She gazed into the mirror, deep in thought, contemplating her own reflections.

 

What does the word 'reflections' mean?

• A large amount of flowing water or something moving very fast and forcefully

• To change or adjust something gradually and smoothly

• When light bounces off a surface

• Hard to notice or understand

Her subtle smile hinted at a deep secret.

 

What does the word 'subtle' mean?

• To travel across or move through

• A large amount of flowing water or something moving very fast and forcefully

• Hard to notice or understand

• To change or adjust something gradually and smoothly

The professor validated the student's research findings.

 

What does the word 'validate' mean?

• To confirm or prove that something is true or valid

• When light bounces off a surface

• To travel across or move through

• To make something like new again

They were ecstatic when they won the championship game.

 

What does the word 'ecstatic' mean?

• To make something like new again

• A serious infection that can be deadly

• Feeling extremely happy and excited

• An idea or fact used as support

The singer modulated her voice to match the mood of the song.

 

What does the word 'modulate' mean?

• To change or adjust something gradually and smoothly

• Feeling extremely happy and excited

• To exchange or make up for something

• A large amount of flowing water or something moving very fast and forcefully